India & Scott Bessent
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India: India received a 30-day waiver to purchase Russian oil, providing leeway for its energy security amidst Middle East conflict and allowing it to reroute purchases from Russia.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the United States Secretary of the Treasury, announced the 30-day waiver for India to purchase Russian oil, emphasizing India's role as an essential partner.
Mar 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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India: India>>> has benefited from the waivers, being one of the largest buyers of Russian oil, helping it secure energy supplies amid global disruptions.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, the US Treasury Secretary, announced and justified the extension of the sanctions waiver, emphasizing its role in stabilizing global crude markets and aiding vulnerable nations.
May 18, 2026 · 12 articles
International
India: India, as the world's third-largest oil importer, is highly exposed to the Iran war's economic fallout, facing mounting costs, supply disruptions for oil and fertilizer, and pressure on its economic growth and government finances.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, reassured about the temporary nature of the sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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India: India has lodged a protest with the United States after three of its sailors were killed in a US strike on the Italy men s national water polo team, demonstrating the human cost and diplomatic fallout of the maritime conflict.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, is exploring ways to use frozen Iranian assets to aid Gulf allies, indicating a strategic financial move by the US.
Apr 20, 2026 · 508 articles
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India: India's energy security and economic interests are prioritized by continuing to purchase Russian crude oil, despite US sanctions waivers. This ensures a stable and affordable energy supply for the nation.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, had previously indicated that the US waiver would not be renewed, though a short-term extension was later issued.
May 18, 2026 · 21 articles
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India: India abstained from signing the letter endorsing the World Bank Group's climate work, indicating a neutral stance on the climate lending targets.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, ordered the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund to refocus on their core missions, criticizing the bank's 'myopic' focus on climate financing targets, which contributed to the policy change.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
International
India: India's minister overseeing ports and shipping reported that three Indian sailors were killed when American forces struck the Palau-flagged M/T Settebello. India formally protested the strike, highlighting the broader impact of the conflict on international shipping and personnel.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, stated that Washington would use money from frozen Iranian accounts to offset damages inflicted by Iran on US allies and any tolls imposed for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 497 articles
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India: Indian refiners are being offered discounted Iranian oil following the US sanctions waiver, indicating a potential resumption of oil imports from Iran. India was previously Iran's second-largest oil supplier.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, has stated that Iran will invoice its oil sales in US dollars, indicating a shift in Washington's financial policy towards Tehran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 430 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, expressed confidence that India and the United States would resolve their trade differences, despite concerns over India's oil trade with Russia.
Sep 02, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the United States Secretary of the Treasury, confirmed to Donald Trump that there are no exemptions for India on rice tariffs and that the US is negotiating a trade deal with India.
Dec 08, 2025 · 10 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, as Treasury Secretary, is involved in discussions regarding trade deals and potential tariffs with India, as instructed by Donald Trump.
Dec 09, 2025 · 9 articles
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